Perfume Shark

Perfume Shark, alternative perfumery with fragrances inspired by major houses

Perfume Shark is a UK-based perfumery that sells its own fragrances formulated with aromatic notes similar to those of perfumes from major brands, at a lower price. The company states it has been active since 2011 and claims its compositions are formulated for balance, depth, and consistency.

Its catalogue is organised into women's and men's perfumes, plus a line of home and car products. The company says its formulas use a higher concentration of fragrance oil to achieve a richer character, better projection, and longer wear.

Formats and product lines

The range covers different formats for the same scent profile. In addition to perfume bottles, the shop sells oil concentrates, pocket sprays, candles, diffusers, and car air fresheners. Available sizes include 30 ml, 50 ml, and 100 ml presentations, along with samples and sample packs.

• Women's and men's perfumes
• Oil concentrates
• Pocket sprays
• Scented candles
• Diffusers
• Car air fresheners
• Samples and sample packs

Featured fragrances in the catalogue

Among the best sellers, the site lists several references with aromatic notes similar to those of well-known perfumes. The shop shows starting prices of £4.95 for several of them.

• Desert Shadow, with notes similar to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade
• Oud Timber, with notes similar to Tom Ford Oud Wood
• Dreamer, with notes similar to Louis Vuitton Imagination
• Jasmine Signature, with notes similar to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat 540 Rouge
• Classic Citrus, with notes similar to Dior Sauvage
• Cashmeran Leather, with notes similar to Tom Ford Fuc*ing Fabulous
• Fresh Citrus & Musk, with notes similar to Louis Vuitton California Dream
• Italian Bergamot, with notes similar to Aventus
• Nutmeg and Artemisia, with notes similar to Penhaligon's Halfeti

Stated concentration and longevity

The company explains that the concentration of fragrance oil determines a fragrance's performance and that its formulas use a high percentage to achieve a richer character. The site also compares the different types of composition by their approximate intensity and duration: perfume (parfum), highly concentrated, with more than eight hours; eau de parfum, balanced intensity, between four and five hours; eau de toilette, light composition, between three and four hours; and eau de cologne, fresh and light, between two and three hours.

Shipping, returns, and ratings

The shop offers free shipping on orders over £40 and returns within 28 days. Products are presented as made in the UK with fast shipping. The site shows an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 1,144 reviews, and includes customer testimonials mentioning two-day delivery and long-lasting fragrances.

Operations and customer service

Perfume Shark operates exclusively through its online shop. The website includes FAQs and policies on privacy, refunds, shipping, and terms of service, and offers a newsletter for updates on launches and restocks. The company accepts payments with American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Google Pay, Klarna, Maestro, Mastercard, Shop Pay, Union Pay, and Visa.